Who would have guessed James Martin was an expert on this?

We know James Martin knows pretty much everything there is to know about food, but women's fashion?

Apparently the new host of This Morning on Fridays surprised the crew with his knowledge of handbags.

In an interview with What's on TVmagazine co-host Anita Rani joked, 'James is really into handbags and shoes. He's got a great eye.'

James was less forthcoming about this hidden talent saying, 'All I did was start talking about Birkin bags and the history of Chanel handbags and everyone looked at me as if I was weird!'

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A few weeks since their first episode together, the hosts said they're loving their new presenting roles. 'What a way to spend Friday mornings! I thought it would be terrifying as it's such an institution, but I'm having a blast. It doesn't feel like work!' says Anita

And James agreed: 'I'm really enjoying it. It's a tricky job to do – it's live and there's no rehearsal time with guests, like on Saturday Kitchen.'

Although producers at This Morning are making sure they take advantage of James' culinary skills: 'They've still got me in the kitchen cooking – they wouldn't let me get away with that!'

And it seems James' mum is pleased about his new job.

'I rang my mum who's a massive fan of the show and said, 'What do you think?' She went, "Blimey, son, you might need to get a new shirt!" So I did – and new shoes!' said James.

Obviously one not to shy away from the truth, James' mum also had something to say about the certain topics he shouldn't cover on the show: 'She rang and told me I should stick with what I know and not talk on women's topics.'

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